Warning: This blog is about to become mostly about running. Before, it was mostly about never getting updated.

Saturday marked the first time I’ve run outside since I strained my foot in my first marathon 2 months ago. I’ve been trying to keep my endurance up through interminably boring runs on the treadmill at the gym, and 2 or three spinning classes per week. I set out to Prospect Park on Saturday to see how things felt running in the real world again. Luckily it was a beautiful, clear, day; about 30 degrees and almost no wind. I ran 2 big loops around the park for about 7 miles total, and it was great. It was my first time back in the park since my last long (20 mile) run before the marathon… which was when I made the mistake of going off-trail to toss my gu wrapper and twisted my foot. That’s the injury that I made worse in the marathon.

I was a little disapppointed with my performance in the marathon (though overwhelemed with pride for finishing), so I decided to start training for another one, in Bufflalo, in May. Also, I received word that I’ve run enough NYRR races in the last year for guaranteed entry to the NYC marathon this year as well. So, more than anything else, I believe I’ll be using this blog to document my training over the next year for both events.

I training plan is to run 2x per week, with yoga, spinning, and strength training on off-days. Runs will be on Wednesday and Saturdays. You can keep up with my milage here:

Patrick’s Runlog

Wish me luck!